The Australian Society for Kangaroos is offering to assist Mount Alexander residents with the support and protection of fire-affected wildlife.
The Castlemaine-based organisation will provide supplementary feed for wildlife that are moving onto private properties.
“It is absolutely tragic when our precious wildlife is killed and injured by wildfires, but the ones who miraculously escape are now also at risk of starvation and dehydration as their food and water supply has been destroyed by the fire,” said ASK president Nikki Sutterby.
“If you are seeing displaced wildlife including birds, wallabies and kangaroos moving onto your property in search of food and water, we would love to hear from you so we can supply them with food and support until their habitat regenerates and they can return home”.
“We would also like to ask residents to keep a close eye out for fire-affected wildlife and contact us so they can be assessed and assisted.”
Ms Sutterby said wildlife volunteers couldn’t possibly access all impacted areas so they needed residents’ eyes and ears out there in case these animals needed help”.
“They may be on their own, separated from their mob, moving strangely, looking distressed, or orphaned babies on their own,” she said.
“Don’t approach them or let dogs go near them as this could add to their stress and risk of shock and death. Take photos or a video so they can be assessed by experts and contact us immediately.
“We sincerely thank all the volunteers already out there helping fire-affected wildlife and encourage them also to contact us if they have identified displaced wildlife in need of supplementary food”.
If you would like to be a part of the ASK wildlife support program, or you’re concerned about injured or orphaned wildlife, call 0417 354 408 or email: AustralianSocietyforKangaroos@gmail.com.
